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Dash cam saves your ass (no Roundabout stuff please :)

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    #2882
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Yup, that's the one. As you prob know, quality is better during the day and with street lighting, not great with no ambient light at all.


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    #2883
    GTE
    Registered Users Posts: 3,908 ✭✭✭GTE


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    Had a near miss with a jogger this evening, goes to show bright coloured clothing isn't worth crap at night time.
    Look at all the other joggers in the area with reflective clothing, six alone in this short clip, so much more visible.
    Spotted this fella at the last moment running over a blind hill.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86xiSTU9gA


    I run this same stretch a few times a week and always use the footpath to the right like a normal person.

    That scared the ****e out of me.


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    #2884
    pauld
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭pauld


    Still good enough to show someone with a death wish, that was a sxary moment, great reactions btw


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    #2885
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    First thought was theres a car coming, looks like i'm gonna hit this instead. Fair play to them too, probably followed him up the hill, anticipated it and slowed down.


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    #2886
    Days 298
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭Days 298


    Rather you then me Voodomelon. Great reaction. Not much more you could have done when someone acts suicidal.


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    #2887
    pauld
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭pauld


    Looking at the timestamp, you literally had a second by the time you see him to react or hit him.

    Btw re quality the YouTube conversion reduces the quality also


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    #2888
    mitosis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭mitosis


    rocky wrote: »
    I actually didn't see him until he turned right. Was accelerating to catch the green light. If you saw him in the distance at your first viewing, fair play to you.

    If I killed someone it wouldn't have been my fault ;)

    It might have been. You are advised to slow when approaching lights lest they change, not accelerate!


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    #2889
    RustyNut
    Registered Users Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭RustyNut


    tin79 wrote: »
    Newer low :)

    slammed


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    #2890
    keithclancy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,222 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    Had a near miss with a jogger this evening, goes to show bright coloured clothing isn't worth crap at night time.
    Look at all the other joggers in the area with reflective clothing, six alone in this short clip, so much more visible.
    Spotted this fella at the last moment running over a blind hill.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86xiSTU9gA


    I run this same stretch a few times a week and always use the footpath to the right like a normal person.

    That voice sounds like something out of a horror movie :D


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    #2891
    stoneill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,610 ✭✭✭stoneill


    rocky wrote: »
    Red light? who cares

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mc4ecC-7sU

    I think you deliberately put the boot down just so you could blast your horn at him.


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    #2892
    Taylor365
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭Taylor365


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    Had a near miss with a jogger this evening, goes to show bright coloured clothing isn't worth crap at night time.
    Look at all the other joggers in the area with reflective clothing, six alone in this short clip, so much more visible.
    Spotted this fella at the last moment running over a blind hill.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86xiSTU9gA


    I run this same stretch a few times a week and always use the footpath to the right like a normal person.
    You didn't stop at the stop sign :eek:


    *Phones the guards*

    :pac:


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    #2893
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,635 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    stoneill wrote: »
    I think you deliberately put the boot down just so you could blast your horn at him.

    No harm to wake him up, maybe he will pay more attention to the lights in future.
    I think it was appropriate horn usage, I think the other guy was sufficiently alerted, but a lot of them are so thick they would barely realise they where in a crash.


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    #2894
    Caliden
    Registered Users Posts: 5,982 ✭✭✭Caliden


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    Had a near miss with a jogger this evening, goes to show bright coloured clothing isn't worth crap at night time.
    Look at all the other joggers in the area with reflective clothing, six alone in this short clip, so much more visible.
    Spotted this fella at the last moment running over a blind hill.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86xiSTU9gA


    I run this same stretch a few times a week and always use the footpath to the right like a normal person.

    Terrifying. You're just lucky that the car coming the opposite direction was back a bit otherwise something was getting hit.


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    #2895
    rocky
    Registered Users Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭rocky


    stoneill wrote: »
    I think you deliberately put the boot down just so you could blast your horn at him.

    The "boot" was "put down" at least 1 second before you hear the engine and box kick down, it's not a DSG box after all.

    Opposite normal traffic going through the green light should go straight ahead, so it wasn't unusual to see a car there, before him turning right.

    You may be right, even if I saw him earlier (which I didn't), I probably would have still accelerated (maybe not as hard) to give him a blast of the horn.


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    #2896
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    Had a near miss with a jogger this evening, goes to show bright coloured clothing isn't worth crap at night time.
    Look at all the other joggers in the area with reflective clothing, six alone in this short clip, so much more visible.
    Spotted this fella at the last moment running over a blind hill.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86xiSTU9gA


    I run this same stretch a few times a week and always use the footpath to the right like a normal person.

    If you see the guy in the orange top give him a slap,he deserves it.


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    #2897
    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    zerks wrote: »
    If you see the guy in the orange top give him a slap,he deserves it.

    Absolute clown - could have been a life changing moment for both parties there - had a similar scenario with a cyclist recently


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    #2898
    avfc1874
    Registered Users Posts: 3,453 ✭✭✭avfc1874


    eringobragh wrote: »
    Absolute clown - could have been a life changing moment for both parties there - had a similar scenario with a cyclist recently
    hi has anyone a link or could reccommend a dash cam they have used, theres so many on ebay , not sure which to chose thanks


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    #2899
    celticbest
    Registered Users Posts: 2,092 ✭✭✭celticbest


    avfc1874 wrote: »
    hi has anyone a link or could reccommend a dash cam they have used, theres so many on ebay , not sure which to chose thanks

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056815237

    Try looking through this thread


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    #2900
    pauld
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭pauld


    Here is the one I have

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5WP7H4/ref=oh_details_o08_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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    #2901
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    keithclancy wrote: »
    That voice sounds like something out of a horror movie :D

    Thought the same, was about to clear my throat, was all croaky!
    zerks wrote: »
    If you see the guy in the orange top give him a slap,he deserves it.

    He slowed down and looked back at me in disgust. He'll probably do it again too.


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    #2902
    Eireann81
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭Eireann81


    First off, apologies for the horrendous video quality - it's an old dashcam :o
    I wasn't expecting this guy on my commute to work this morning. I often wonder how people manage to get themselves into these situations :confused:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MUKGec6pQ4


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    #2903
    dickwod1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭dickwod1


    Eireann81 wrote: »
    I wasn't expecting this guy on my commute to work this morning. I often wonder how people manage to get themselves into these situations :confused:

    I bet that clown took the freeflow and doubled back ... what a fool


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    #2904
    RangeR
    Registered Users Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    I was on the road to work this morning, as were most of us. Was on the M50 southbound. Just entered the 120Kph zone at J14 when I met this asshat. He is building up speed while leaving J14 which is fine. I sort of see him in my peripheral but I'm far enough away in the far outside overtaking lane. There is a car in the lane to my right and I'm catching him quickly. Just about to overtake when aforementioned asshat decides to cut me off. You might even see him wave.

    With a rather large 4x4 Jeep right up my ass, me being in a very small MR2, jam on the breaks just enough to not hit him, maybe dropping to about 100Kph, then immediately hit the accelerator hard so as not to cause a crash behind me.

    This asshat floors it. He must be up to 140 or 150. He literally disappears into the sunrise. I try to keep up but I'm not breaking the 120. Anyway, he gets caught in traffic ahead. I recognise the reg. I've already made the decision to follow him and let him know that I'm giving the below video to the Guards. Dammit, I'll be late for work but I don't mind.

    Anyway, stroke of luck, he takes my N11 exit to work. Jeebus, 60 seconds later, he takes my turn again. We are stopped at lights. Well known lights. I know I have at least 2 minutes. I get out of my car and walk up along side his drivers side door. His window is open and I can see cigarette smoke billowing out. I come along side and I hear "Jayses RangeR, I'm very sorry about that."

    The **** is a fooking co-worker. He wasn't even late for work. I let a roar at him and get back into my car. Meet him in the work car park and tell him to stay the **** away from me unless he wants a slap.

    Got into work and I've been told that this guy is known for his atrocious driving. He probably doesn't even know how close he came to making his young kids orphans.

    I'll be showing him the below vid after lunch, when I calm down.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrjH_N2yD1k


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    #2905
    nicol
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭nicol


    That is truly awful driving. You did well to avoid hitting him, both with your car and in the immediate aftermath. Don't know if I would have been able to control my temper after catching up with him!

    RangeR wrote: »
    I was on the road to work this morning, as were most of us. Was on the M50 southbound. Just entered the 120Kph zone at J14 when I met this asshat. He is building up speed while leaving J14 which is fine. I sort of see him in my peripheral but I'm far enough away in the far outside overtaking lane. There is a car in the lane to my right and I'm catching him quickly. Just about to overtake when aforementioned asshat decides to cut me off. You might even see him wave.

    With a rather large 4x4 Jeep right up my ass, me being in a very small MR2, jam on the breaks just enough to not hit him, maybe dropping to about 100Kph, then immediately hit the accelerator hard so as not to cause a crash behind me.

    This asshat floors it. He must be up to 140 or 150. He literally disappears into the sunrise. I try to keep up but I'm not breaking the 120. Anyway, he gets caught in traffic ahead. I recognise the reg. I've already made the decision to follow him and let him know that I'm giving the below video to the Guards. Dammit, I'll be late for work but I don't mind.

    Anyway, stroke of luck, he takes my N11 exit to work. Jeebus, 60 seconds later, he takes my turn again. We are stopped at lights. Well known lights. I know I have at least 2 minutes. I get out of my car and walk up along side his drivers side door. His window is open and I can see cigarette smoke billowing out. I come along side and I hear "Jayses RangeR, I'm very sorry about that."

    The **** is a fooking co-worker. He wasn't even late for work. I let a roar at him and get back into my car. Meet him in the work car park and tell him to stay the **** away from me unless he wants a slap.

    Got into work and I've been told that this guy is known for his atrocious driving. He probably doesn't even know how close he came to making his young kids orphans.

    I'll be showing him the below vid after lunch, when I calm down.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrjH_N2yD1k


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    #2906
    b318isp
    Registered Users Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭b318isp


    Christ, that's bad. I guess you were in his blind spot - and he doesn't appear to be indicating either. Complete dive bomb.


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    #2907
    RangeR
    Registered Users Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    b318isp wrote: »
    Christ, that's bad. I guess you were in his blind spot - and he doesn't appear to be indicating either. Complete dive bomb.

    Honestly, it's only a blind spot if your not looking properly.


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    #2908
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,635 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    b318isp wrote: »
    Christ, that's bad. I guess you were in his blind spot - and he doesn't appear to be indicating either. Complete dive bomb.

    Blind spot me arse, that guy is one of those who join the motorway and immediately and without looking swerve to the outermost lane and then just sit there for the entire trip and then, again without looking, swerve back at the last possible second for their exit.
    They do it, because they know everyone else must look out for them, so it's grand.
    Plus the Gards never said a thing to them, so it must be OK.


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    #2909
    b318isp
    Registered Users Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭b318isp


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    Blind spot me arse, that guy is one of those who join the motorway and immediately and without looking swerve to the outermost lane and then just sit there for the entire trip and then, again without looking, swerve back at the last possible second for their exit.
    They do it, because they know everyone else must look out for them, so it's grand.
    Plus the Gards never said a thing to them, so it must be OK.

    Or..."sure I glanced in the mirror and you weren't there - you must have been flying up the outside bud; it's your fault you were there"...

    ...whether reversing, changing lanes or overtaking, few people seem to take the time to observe carefully and throw an eye over their shoulder...

    ...or "FU, I had my indicator on, you should have let me in ya pr**k"...


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    #2910
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,524 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkzPKJ3ly9k


    Sorry for quality - top of the windscreen was still a bit foggy after overnight parking. :o


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    #2911
    Dfmnoc
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭Dfmnoc


    joujoujou wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkzPKJ3ly9k


    Sorry for quality - top of the windscreen was still a bit foggy after overnight parking. :o

    You had a red light anyway why so impatient


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